If this home was yours, you’d never need to go on vacation- you’d already be living there! This beautiful home boasts an array of features and amenities that will make you fall in love with it from the moment you step inside. Updates include a pavered driveway and walkway, rescreened & painted pool frame, and a recent resurface and re-tile of the pool. The possibilities are endless here- let your imagination run wild and make this house your perfect dream home and retreat from the world.
The spacious and bright living area wraps around the pool area and scenic oak-framed lake, making it an ideal space for entertaining and casual Florida living. A roomy air-conditioned Florida room is adjacent to the pool area, offering a light & bright place to work on hobbies or relax with a good book. The cheerful kitchen has a convenient work island and lots of pantry space, plus a window which overlooks the pool area and lots of natural scenery. The handy laundry room with utility sink is right next to the kitchen.
The master bedroom features plenty of room to relax and recharge after a long day. A sliding glass door connects you to the Florida room and the pool area. The adjacent jack-and-jill bathroom has dual sinks, linen closet, and a shower with a handheld massaging shower head plus regular shower head. There’s lots of storage space in the big closets. Adjacent to the bathroom, the second bedroom has numerous built-in shelves and bookcases and would make a perfect den or collector’s dream space. Bedroom #3 is across the house from the others and provides plenty of privacy for guests. The closet is currently being used as a cozy office area with lots of storage, but it could easily be used as a closet again if desired.
A huge highlight of this property is the outdoor space. The living areas take advantage of the beautiful view with lots of sliding glass doors wrapping around the solar-heated salt-water pool and lanai area with the scenic lake and trees beyond. What a wonderful place to unwind or have dinner with family and friends! The numerous birds singing and turtles sunning themselves are bound to keep you delightfully entertained.
Residents of Garden Lakes enjoy a heated community pool, clubhouse with full kitchen and dining area, fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball, library, and an active social calendar- making the community the perfect place to socialize, stay fit, and meet new friends. A gated entry offers added security and peace of mind. The streets wind their way among the towering oaks- adding a gracious backdrop to the lush, mature landscaping throughout the neighborhood. Paved walking trails provide a great way to get in your exercise while enjoying the great outdoors.
Reasonable community fees include all activities and amenities plus cable & internet, exterior maintenance (except the roof), irrigation, and professional management. Garden Lakes is located convenient to I-75, Sarasota, and University Town Center mall. Golf courses in the area are plentiful- and the semi-private Peridia Golf and Country Club is less than 5 minutes away. It's a great place to play a round of golf with friends and enjoy lunch, or maybe enjoy the lavish Sunday brunch in the clubhouse restaurant. Publix, Aldi, Walmart, and Sam's Club are close by- as well as the library, post office, and just about anything else you need. This is the perfect place to call home- come see it today! Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bedroom).